PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Organized as a series of permeable alcoves, the redesign of this historic hall showcases more than 1,000 restored cultural treasures of ten Native Nations of the Pacific Northwest. The revitalized hall highlights the vitality and persistence of these communities, with new interpretation, storytelling, and dynamic media developed with Native scholars, artists, historians, filmmakers, and language experts.

The new design opens up the hall, emphasizing the interconnectedness of Northwest Coast communities, and provides multiple vantage points on the treasures. The background shades of blue-green evoke the cedar forests and dark water of the region; and large photographic murals provide a window into the natural environment. The interpretive design brings the living communities into focus, featuring current voices and people, while contextualizing the important historical work. Several alcoves are devoted to the work of contemporary Northwest Coast artists, demonstrating both continuity and reinvention in the art forms.

PROJECT INFORMATION

Entry Type: Series / Campaign Entry

Channel: Cross-Media

Primary Role of the Designer: Designer as change agent

Client Relationship: An in-house on-going relationship

Intention of the Project: Re-launch, redesign, or update of an existing product, service or program

Development Budget: Confidential / Not available

Production/Execution Budget: Confidential / Not Available

Source of Funding: Nonprofit/NGO/trust fund

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Materials: Vinyl, sintra, backlit film, phototex, powder-coated metal, lexan, silk-screen

CREDIT INFORMATION

Creative Director: Lauri Halderman

Art Director: Catharine Weese

Designers: Eleanor Kung; Nicole Fox; Ron Demetrio

Researchers: José Ramos; Allison Hollinger

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Copywriter: Margaret Dornfeld; Willow Lawson

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Other Credits: Antonia Gabor - Production Manager; Ron Demetrio - Graphics Production Coordinator; Sasha Nemecek - Associate Director of Exhibition Interpretation; Peter Whitely - Curator; Ḥaayuups - Co-Curator

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